Jake Trueman: 'There is a lot more to come from me'

After bursting onto the scene in 2017 against St Helens, Jake Trueman was dubbed one of the most exciting young talents Super League has to offer. On Friday, he will face a youthful Saints outfit on his quest to return to the exciting form of those earlier years.

After his introduction to Super League in 2017, Trueman was lauded by teammates and coaches alike for his natural talent, former Castleford coach and current Warrington Wolves coach Daryl Powell backing the youngster to be "world class".

The accolades followed the ringing endorsements and in just his second season in the professional game, the Tigers halfback was named the Super League Young Player of the Year for 2018, cementing him as a star halfback for his club with the potential to represent his country.

However, an 18-month back injury came to its climax during the 2021 season, the 23-year-old undergoing surgery in a bid to start his fightback to full fitness and regain his form from seasons previous.

Opening up on his recovery ahead of the Tiger's round ten clash with St Helens, Trueman said: "I am relatively happy, there is a lot more to come from me.

"I think I am nowhere near where I want to be but I am just happy to be back and not injured, feeling good and feeling fit with no problems with my back.

"It was going on for 18 months, two years which is a long time to be worrying about an injury so in the end I was just glad to get the operation done and get back and I am feeling good now.

"Physically I think I am back to my full fitness now it is just about getting the games in and getting back to my best form."

Castleford take on a much changed St Helens outfit on Friday, with up to ten potential debutants available for selection for the League